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FOSS HAS PARDONED 132.; Some of Them Murderers Who Had Served Long Terms.

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July 08, 1912,

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BOSTON, July 7. -- Gov. Foss is fast gaining a reputation as the "pardoning Governor." In his first year he opened the prison doors to seventy-seven convicts. So far this year he has pardoned fifty-five. In addition there has been one commutation of the death penalty, in the case of Mrs. Lena Cusumano.

July 08, 1912

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